During the last 150 years, we have stressed the oceans, warmed the
planet and overextended almost every natural resource. To create real
change will require a generation of leaders and businesses that think
and act differently. "Sustainability Is the New Advantage" identifies
the skill sets, best practices, and new ideas needed to teach a new
generation to start, grow, and manage sustainable organizations.
The shift to more sustainable business practices is the third act in the
age of the corporation. Research tells us that during major market
transitions, early adopters reign. That means only 15%-20% of businesses
will make a bold transition to a sustainable business model during the
next five to ten years. Everyone else will likely make incremental
changes with less risk.
Transformation is a difficult process for any company and
'Sustainability Is the New Advantage' offers a straightforward process
for sustainability champions to advocate for accelerated change. Each
company that succeeds in becoming a sustainable business is a collective
win for the business community as well as future generations. To
paraphrase Gandhi, we each need to be the change we want to see in the
world.